Italian Inspired Recipes

Decorated biscotti scattered next to a coffee cup.

Homemade Biscotti

Homemade biscotti are a simple sweet treat that are endlessly customizable and are the perfect companion for a hot cup of homemade coffee.

Chicken Alfredo Bake

$12.80 RECIPE / $2.13 SERVING

Transform stovetop Chicken Alfredo into a delicious, decadent casserole with this easy Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe!

A large white bowl filled with cooked penne pasta, a hand is pouring alfredo sauce in the center of the bowl from a glass mason jar in the lower left side of the image, and there are various ingredients around the bowl mostly out of frame.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

$2.67 RECIPE / $0.67 SERVING

This thick, creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious, budget-friendly dinner in less than 30 minutes!

Sheet Pan Pizza

$9.89 RECIPE / $1.41 SERVING

Sheet-Pan Pizza is a low-effort recipe guaranteed to make any occasion special and satisfy cravings for take-out pizza at half the cost.

Lentil Bolognese

$5.58 recipe / $1.40 serving

Lentil bolognese is a rich and hearty pasta sauce that is budget-friendly and full of bold flavors. Plus, it makes tasty leftovers!

Pasta e Fagioli

$6.71 recipe / $1.12 serving

Pasta e Fagioli is a classic, budget-friendly Italian soup that combines beans, pasta, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth.

Cacio e Pepe

$3.20 recipe / $0.80 serving

Cacio e Pepe is a mouthwatering pasta dish that uses four ingredients, comes together in twenty minutes, and feeds your entire household.

Close up side view of a slice of homemade lasagna being lifted from the casserole dish.

Easy Homemade Lasagna

$14.96 recipe / $1.66 serving

This easy homemade lasagna recipe has layers of homemade meat sauce, tender lasagna noodles, and a rich combination of melty cheeses!

Bruschetta

$8.40 recipe / $0.84 serving

Bruschetta is an easy and scrumptious Italian appetizer of toasted bread slices topped with garlicky tomatoes and fragrant basil. It's as easy to make as it is economical. Serve it at your next gathering and watch it disappear in minutes!

Overhead view of baked meatball subs garnished with parsley.

Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

$19.43 recipe / $2.43 each

These Slow Cooker Meatball Subs are extra tender and flavorful thanks to a low and slow simmer in marinara sauce.

Sliced frittata in the skillet, one slice being lifted.

How to Make A Frittata

$5.11 recipe / $0.85 serving

This easy frittata recipe is packed with vegetables, cheese, and fluffy eggs. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time of day!

Panzanella

$13.54 recipe / $2.26 serving

This panzanella salad is a quick and delicious way to use up day-old bread, ripe tomatoes, and other summer produce. For the ultimate convenience, you can even prep the ingredients ahead of time.